Feel like you're at war with your hair every summer? Try this: Surrender, and play up your natural texture.

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The best way to avoid looking matronly with a short cut? "Keep it from being overly done," says Serge Normant, who styled the hair for this story. In other words, retire your brush and blow-dryer and reach instead for the right styling products.

Get the Look: Dry shampoo isn't just handy when you want to absorb a little grease. It's also a great way to add texture to short, medium-fine hair—even when it's freshly washed. Spray it on the roots (once hair has air-dried) and tousle all over. For final polish, warm a bit of pomade on your fingertips and smooth it over the ends.